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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.44, 3,654.66 and 793.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.44, 3,654.66 and 793.10 is: 1,189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.44 : 3,654.66 = 793.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.44/3,654.66 = 793.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.44x = 3,654.66 × 793.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.44x = 2,898,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,510.85/2,436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.65

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